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McChrystals Glacier is based on the OG blend, but with less camphor and a spearmint-like nasal blast that pairs well with the menthol. It leans a bit too heavily toward the sweet-mint side of spearmint for my preference, but if you enjoy the robust sweetness of your favourite spearmint gum, it may be worth a look.
Nicotine is moderate to low, so this can be enjoyed all day long if you fancy the spearmint-like flavour. It has enough moisture present to sit in the nose easily, with menthol and cooling agents that help to mask any nasal irritation: medium-moist, with some minor clumping in the tin, a hair more moist than the Original & Genuine. The grind is medium-fine and common in many English-style snuffs — it sits on the hand but can blow off in a light breeze, and can end up in the sinuses if snuffed too forcefully. The tobacco colour is a muddled brown, uniform throughout, and it is friendly to use.
If you add Glacier to your rotation, you may struggle to appreciate the subtler notes of other snuffs when switching throughout the day. It almost seems to dull the palate. The spearmint and sweetness linger, while the tobacco remains largely unnoticed until the finish. The mint and menthol effectively conceal the nasal burn. Compared with the OG blend, a pinch produced slightly more drip for me, though its moisture content is sufficient to make it easy to use.
I found that blending Glacier with McChrystal's Violet at a 2:1 ratio was an excellent way to mentholate the Violet. The blend nicely accented the floral notes while reducing the discomfort I typically experience with McChrystal's Violet.
